Roberta Jean Karnes

Roberta's life began on December 7, 1935 in Dowagiac, the daughter of Leslie and Irene (Butler) Gordon. She was united in marriage to Eugene Karnes on August 9, 1955 in Roseland, IN. Roberta was better known as Grandma Bert and was the owner of Grandma Bert's Daycare in Dowagiac for nearly 30 years. She was a member of the Hope Community Church in Niles and formerly a member of the Federated Covenant Church in Dowagiac. She was a member of the Dowagiac Moose Lodge and the DeColores Community. Roberta had a special place in her heart for her dear dog Angel. Her greatest joy was her family which includes her husband Eugene Karnes of Dowagiac, children Robin (Carl) Matlock of Fountain, MI, Rick Karnes of Dowagiac, Tammie ( Gary) Peffley of Pokagon, Eugene ( Brenda) Karnes, Jr. of Dowagiac, and Kim Wilkins of Sister Lakes, 19 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Roberta passed away at her home on Friday May 28, 2010. She is preceded in death by her son Scott Karnes, sisters Virginia Kehrer, Roulene Elliott, Helen Cross, Burnice Checkley, Katherine Huston and Carol Haley, and brothers Lawrence and Roger Gordon. Her family will gather with friends on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Yazel & Clark Chapel where her funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Hope Community Church Youth. Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Roberta at www.yazel-clark.com.